Naming Covalent Bonds

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What is the chemical formula for phosphorus trichloride?

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PCl₃

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What is the chemical formula for silicon dioxide?

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SiO₂

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What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

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Covalent bond

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What is the chemical name for P₄S₁₀?

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Tetraphosphorus decasulfide

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What two types of atoms make a covalent bond?

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2 non-metals

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What is a covalent bond?

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A chemical bond formed by the sharing of electron pairs between atoms.

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What is the difference between covalent and ionic bonds?

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Covalent bonds involve sharing electrons, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

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What is the prefix used for 4 in covalent compound naming?

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Tetra-

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What is the prefix used for 5 in covalent compound naming?

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Penta-

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What is the prefix used for 6 in covalent compound naming?

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Hexa-